Future of Asset Management: What We Learned in Paris

Earlier this year we wrote about the key topics that would impact the future of the Asset Management industry – data, technology and the rise in ESG. The need for a drastic change in the asset management industry to address these challenges was the hot topic in Paris earlier this month.

Downward pressure on fees, the continued squeeze on margins combined with consumers’ demand for greater transparency and accountability continues to transform the industry. In a period of radical geopolitical, demographic and generational change, consistently delivering alpha is becoming more challenging. Evolving requirements to meet the demands of increasingly tech-savvy investors are forcing the industry off the starting blocks in its digital transformation.

For a deeper dive into what was discussed at L’Agefi’s AM Tech Day and the Global Invest Forum, please click here.

Charlotte Decuyper, Market Structure + Strategy, EMEA